SightCare Group

20/10/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Sheppey Eyecare Centre!

Congratulations to Sheppey Eyecare Centre, winners of our 2026 Member Survey prize draw! They've won a Two Night Memorable Break for Two courtesy of buyagift. Thank you to everyone who took part in the survey and shared their valuable feedback. We hope the lucky winners enjoy their well-deserved break!

19/10/2026

Discover what our buying group can do for your independent optical practice!

With 80+ suppliers, preferential terms and discounts, SPECS can help your practice save money on everyday purchases.

Become a SightCare member today - SPECS will be part of your membership: https://buff.ly/S7XhbpT

16/10/2026

Patients are changing the way they buy eyewear. Increasingly, glasses are becoming part of a personal wardrobe rather than a single everyday purchase. For independent practices, that presents an opportunity, not simply to sell more frames, but to offer more personalised styling advice, strengthen patient relationships and demonstrate the value of independent dispensing expertise. We spoke to Lexy Edy, Trade Marketing Manager UK, INSPECS about the rise of the eyewear wardrobe over on our blog: https://buff.ly/xDwCKmR

15/10/2026

SightCare has recorded a Net Promoter Score (NPS) of +50 in its latest Member Survey, alongside 97% of respondents saying they are likely or very likely to renew their membership. Read the results: https://buff.ly/ltw4Ee3

14/10/2026

Cindy had a wonderful time at the North Yorkshire LOC CPD day yesterday, held at York LNER Stadium.

It was brilliant to network and meet so many wonderful people.

Interested in becoming a SightCare member? Visit https://buff.ly/S7XhbpT or give is a call today.

13/10/2026

This week, SightCare members gathered at Briar Court for our Premium Retreat led by David Samuel, a day built around one of the biggest questions facing independent practice: what does AI mean for us?

10 people joined, from first-time owners to those with decades of experience.

Joe Brindley from Conker AI brought a fresh perspective from outside optics and challenged our members to think differently about the future of their practices.

Interested in future events? Contact the SightCare team at [email protected]

12/10/2026

We’d like to extend a big congratulations to all the SightCare members shortlisted in the 2026 Optician Awards!

Explore the full Optician Awards 2026 shortlist and event details. Read Now.

09/10/2026

What a great evening at Andrew Morgan Opticians!

We had a fantastic time on Tuesday visiting Andrew Morgan Opticians in Boston Spa and getting an insight into this independent practice’s 40-year success story.

It was brilliant to hear about the practice’s history, how it has evolved over the years and the things that have helped it continue to thrive as an independent.

A big thank you to the team at Andrew Morgan Opticians for welcoming us and sharing their experience – and to everyone who joined us for such an enjoyable and insightful evening.

There was plenty of conversation, ideas and inspiration to take away - look out for our future events!

08/10/2026

Today is World Sight Day – and we’re taking the opportunity to celebrate the role our members play in helping people look after their sight.

As independent practices, you’re often at the heart of your local communities. You know your patients, build long-term relationships with them and provide care that is personal to the individual.

From routine eye examinations and spotting changes that may otherwise go unnoticed, to supporting patients with their ongoing eye health and helping them make informed choices, the work you do every day makes a real difference.

World Sight Day is a reminder of just how important that work is.

So today, we’re saying thank you to our members for the expertise, care and time you put into looking after your patients and their sight – not just today, but every day.

💙 Happy World Sight Day to all our members.

07/10/2026

We’re offering another opportunity to join our latest Practice Manager Development Programme on 20 October. Combining monthly online sessions with one-to-one coaching, the programme helps practice managers build their confidence and develop key management and leadership skills. 👉 Find out more: https://buff.ly/yrXCk9D